What now? Benfica in a pickle, Mourinho update on Turkey case | OneFootball

José Mourinho saw the legal case he had filed against Galatasaray dismissed, in which he was seeking compensation of around €35,000 for alleged moral damages. At issue were several posts published by the Turkish club following the derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, played on 24 February 2025 and which ended in a goalless draw.

According to the Turkish press, the Portuguese coach believed that the content published by Fenerbahçe’s rival harmed his reputation and decided to take the matter to court. However, the Istanbul Civil Court of First Instance rejected the arguments presented by the manager.

According to the newspaper Turkiy Gazetesi, the Turkish courts found that Galatasaray’s statements did not constitute an unlawful attack on Mourinho’s personal rights, instead considering them a response to the controversy triggered by the coach himself.

This development comes at a time when Mourinho is also involved in a dispute with the bodies that regulate Turkish football. In March 2025, the coach filed a complaint related to the disciplinary sanctions imposed on him by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), following statements and behaviour deemed unsporting.

At the time, the TFF Disciplinary Board punished Mourinho with a one-match suspension and two fines totalling around €18,000. The federation justified the punishment based on conduct directed at supporters of the opposing team and members of the refereeing team. The case continues to shape the Portuguese coach’s spell in Turkish football, at a time when his future remains at the centre of the sporting headlines.

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